Exam Test 3 Course Tourists

You _____ a lot of fun if you go quad-biking in the desert.

If they _____ the train, they’ll be there within the hour

If _____ for spectacular views of the canyon, you should take a helicopter ride over it.

If you _____ horse-riding, you will absolutely love visiting the Pampas region.

You _____ the lakes and glaciers if you’re looking for something different while you’re in Switzerland

If you want to try a traditional dish while you are here, I _____ Alanazik. It’s a delicious Turkish meat dish.

You _____ plenty of opportunities to go horse-riding if you book a trip to the Pantanal

We should go to Tromsø in Norway if we _____ to see the Northern Lights at their best.

If you’re planning on going diving while you are on holiday, _____ to Indonesia.

I’d recommend Banff or Whistler if you _____ guests who want to go skiing in February.

1. Marbella was a bit too            [touristy, deserted, developing] for us, so we headed inland and found a quieter and more traditional Spanish town to explore.

2. By the time we arrived at Djemaa el Fna, the square was           [packed, packaged, packing]and crowds of people gathered around storytellers and snake charmers.

3. Although he liked the oysters, he felt they were rather              [lush, perishable, overrated] as a dish.

4. If you’re in the area, the Eden Project is definitely            [valued, recommend, worth] visiting, particularly if you like plants and wildlife.

5. As a holiday destination we found that Croatia was incredibly good value       [by, for, with] money.

6. If you want to try the original Margherita pizza, go to Da Michele’s in Naples. It’s famous          [with, by, for] it.

7. When we went to the spa for a weekend, we took advantage      [of, on, at] the various treatments they had on offer.

8. The resort we went to Ibiza was really              [sparkling, lively, active] and had a vibrant nightlife.

9. One of the first things I noticed in Paris was that many of the streets were lined      [by, with, of] trees.

10. I found that the local products on sale at the market were not only beautiful but also               [priceless, affordable, affording]

Islands of Micronesia

Located in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the Federated States of Micronesia is made up of over 600 islands. These islands are divided into four states called Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. Although the total land mass of these islands is small, they are spread out over a very large area of the Pacific. If measured, this area would be five times as large as France.

The island of Yap is known for its distinctive culture and visiting it is a unique experience. It has many ancient traditions and legends. These legends are often passed on through generations through dance, which is seen as a way of entertaining as well as recording history. Both men and women learn the traditions of dancing from a young age. Visitors to this island come to learn something of the culture or to dive. The clear waters that surround the island are perfect for anyone wishing to study marine life, and for those wanting to see a manta ray this is perhaps the best place in the world. Perhaps this is why it has become such a popular diving destination.

Inhabitants of Chuuk enjoy a very relaxed pace of life and live off the sea and land. People here, as on the other Micronesian islands, live close to nature. Visitors to the atoll of Chuuk are often attracted by the superb shipwreck diving it offers. There are over 50 shipwrecked vessels for divers to explore, each home to a variety of sea life and even now, it is possible to find historic artefacts when diving among them.

Pohnpei is both the highest and biggest island in Micronesia. With a high level of rainfall each year, it is home to lush green rainforest and amazing waterfalls. This island is popular with travellers who love nature, hiking and exploring. As with the other Micronesian islands, the sea around the island is clear and full of marine life, perfect for diving and fishing.

Situated only a few hours away from Hawaii, Kosrea is home to peace-loving islanders who are known for their singing, chanting and traditional skills. It is famous for its perfectly clean, clear waters and its untouched reef. Home to over 180 different types of corals and more than 250 species of fish and marine wildlife, it is another excellent place to go diving and the sea is highly respected by the islanders who survive through fishing and farming.

But if you want to visit Micronesia, perhaps you will need to take your time. There are still plenty of other islands to explore.

1. Micronesia consists of nearly 600 different islands located in the Pacific Ocean.       [True, False]

2. The islands are spread out and cover an area five times the size of France.       [True, False]

3. On Yap, history is told through dance and passed down through generations.       [True, False]

4. If you want to see manta ray, the waters around Yap offer the best opportunity.       [True, False]

5. Divers often find artefacts when diving among the wrecks off Yap.       [True, False]

6. As a result of heavy rainfall, there are some spectacular waterfalls on Pohnpei.       [True, False]

7. More than 250 types of coral have been found in the waters off of Kosrea.       [True, False]

8. Kosreans are not noted for their traditional heritage.       [True, False]

The following advice is useful when speaking to a group of people:

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• It’s important to ⁰____research____ the subject matter you are talking about and so can answer questions.

• Allow time to          what you are going to say so that you feel confident saying it.

• Make sure everyone can      you and speak clearly and            .

• To stop your voice getting         , drink plenty of water.

• Make an effort to       enthusiastic and if you can, use         or an           to keep people interested.

• Limit how long you speak for and make sure you don’t speak for too long. Generally people want an            rather than        .

Decide which type of niche tourism each example refers to and add in the appropriate word(s)

In the future, we hope to be able to offer more affordable packages so that more people can enjoy the experience of weightlessness as we orbit the Earth.

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She decided to book a holiday where she could have laser eye surgery and then spend three weeks recovering on the beach.

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On the first day we went on a tour of the local market and were introduced to ingredients we would later cook with.

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There was a really friendly atmosphere at the festival and everyone enjoyed dancing and singing along with the acts on stage.

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Going on a safari was an experience of a lifetime. I will never forget how impressive lions look when you see them for real.

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Before returning to her ancestral birth place, she arranged to meet a distant cousin from her mother’s side of the family.

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Our guide told us that in Brazil, shanty towns were called favelas and that he was going to take us into one to meet some residents and see how they lived.

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The pilgrimage took them to sacred sites in the holy city.

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I had a great time studying in Lille and made lots of new friends while brushing up my French. Maybe I’ll visit again later in the year.

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Jake prefers more adventurous holidays – last year he went ice diving in Finland.

Decide which type of niche tourism each example refers to and add in the appropriate word(s)

In the future, we hope to be able to offer more affordable packages so that more people can enjoy the experience of weightlessness as we orbit the Earth.

Decide which type of niche tourism each example refers to and add in the appropriate word(s)

She decided to book a holiday where she could have laser eye surgery and then spend three weeks recovering on the beach.

Decide which type of niche tourism each example refers to and add in the appropriate word(s)

On the first day we went on a tour of the local market and were introduced to ingredients we would later cook with.

Decide which type of niche tourism each example refers to and add in the appropriate word(s)

There was a really friendly atmosphere at the festival and everyone enjoyed dancing and singing along with the acts on stage.

Decide which type of niche tourism each example refers to and add in the appropriate word(s)

Going on a safari was an experience of a lifetime. I will never forget how impressive lions look when you see them for real.

Decide which type of niche tourism each example refers to and add in the appropriate word(s)

Before returning to her ancestral birth place, she arranged to meet a distant cousin from her mother’s side of the family.

Decide which type of niche tourism each example refers to and add in the appropriate word(s)

Our guide told us that in Brazil, shanty towns were called favelas and that he was going to take us into one to meet some residents and see how they lived.

Decide which type of niche tourism each example refers to and add in the appropriate word(s)

The pilgrimage took them to sacred sites in the holy city.

Decide which type of niche tourism each example refers to and add in the appropriate word(s)

I had a great time studying in Lille and made lots of new friends while brushing up my French. Maybe I’ll visit again later in the year.

Decide which type of niche tourism each example refers to and add in the appropriate word(s)

Jake prefers more adventurous holidays – last year he went ice diving in Finland.